On Thursday, August 23, 2007 the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will welcome its Freshman class along with other new students joining our campus family. Greet our new students and their families as they sign in at the registration tent.

Remember your first day at college and how that one friendly smile helped put you at ease? This is an excellent opportunity for you to return that gesture by saying hello to new students and making them feel at home. .
Even an hour of your time can make the first day of school a happy memory for a future Alumnus.

To join us on campus and help out anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., please contact Chairperson, Jaime Prinkey by sending an email toprinkeyjl@zoominternet.net

The Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association(PGAA) is currently seeking nominations for alumni interested in serving on the PGAA Board of Directors. Those who graduated from or completed three semesters of course work at Pitt-Greensburg are eligible to serve on the PGAA Board of Directors.

Deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, August 31 2007.

If you are interested in filling out a nomination for yourself or in nominating a fellow alum, click here.

To print a nomination form to be faxed or mailed to Pitt-Greensburg, click here.

If you have questions, please contact the Alumni Affairs office at Pitt-Greensburg by sending an email to upgalum@pitt.edu or by calling 724-836-7496.

Each year the Pitt-Greensburg Alumni Association (PGAA) acknowledges excellence among the Alumni at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg.

Currently, the PGAA Executive Board is seeking nominations for the PGAA 2008 Alumnus of Distinction Award. The PGAA award is presented to a person who is a graduate of Pitt-Greensburg or who has completed three semesters of course work at Pitt-Greensburg. The nominee must demonstrate excellence in his/her profession and dedication to service in the community as well as to the University of Pittsburgh. Alumni may be awarded this distinction only once.

We recommend that candidates not be informed that they have been nominated for this award. Nominations will be accepted via mail, fax and e-mail until Friday, September 21, 2007.

Learn about your options at Pitt-Greensburg’s4th Annual Graduate and Professional School Fair
Thursday, October 4, 2007
10:30am -1:30pm in Chambers Hall, Pitt-Greensburg Campus
The fair is free and open to the public.

Questions? Call Beth Tiedemann in Career Services at 724-836-7182 or Crystale Fleming in Academic Affairs at 724-836-9981

Alumni who are interested in presenting a Career Workshop during the next UPG EDGE Career Seminar at the beginning of Spring semester 2008 are asked to contact Brian Root ‘04 (724-836-7606) or Beth Tiedeman, Director of Career Services (724-836-7182). Alumni presenters are being sought to present workshops on topics such as: interviewing, internships & graduate school, resume writing, professional/business etiquette, and financial planning for the recent grad, as examples. Any topic of interest for the student preparing to enter the job market are welcome.

Dr. Donald Ravasio recently joined Mercy Orthopedic Associates, a part of Mercy Primary Care Inc. Dr. Ravasio attended Pitt-Greensburg for 3 years before leaving to complete his chiropractic and medical degrees. Dr. Ravasio is board-certified in orthopedic surgery.

Romy Shinn Piccolella ‘00 recently had two poems accepted for publication in two journals, The Fourth River and online at languageandculture.net. Romy currently lives in Liberty, PA with her husband and 2 1/2 year old son.

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One-of-a-kind necklaces designed by psychology professor Dr. Diane Marsh are available for purchase at the Millstein Library to benefit the Beth Cassell Fund for Student Resources. The fund was established by the faculty in honor of Mrs. Cassell, the wife of former Pitt-Greensburg President Dr. Frank A. Cassell, who retired July 1 after 10 years at the University. The fund was established to provide small grants to help students with their professional-development projects.

Each necklace is unique and several have already been sold. Necklaces may be viewed in Millstein library weekdays from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Feel free to stop by when you have a chance or call the library at 724-836-9687 to arrange a more convenient time, if necessary.

To make a monetary donation to the Beth Cassell resource fund, contact Jodi Kraisinger, Director of Development, at 724-836-9942 or kraising@pitt.edu. If you wish to make a contribution online, visit www.upg.pitt.edu, click on “Alumni and Community”, and then choose Make Your Gift Now.